https://www.foxesfarmfields.co.uk/ Dog walking tips, field guides and barn advice for Essex dog owners at the Foxes Farm Fields blog. en-GB Mon, 15 Jun 2026 10:32:00 +0100 Mon, 15 Jun 2026 10:41:03 +0100 https://www.foxesfarmfields.co.uk/blog/summer-dog-safety-in-essex-what-every-owner-should-know Mon, 15 Jun 2026 10:32:00 +0100 Hot pavements, toxic algae, and beach bans make summer risky for Essex dogs. Here's how to keep your dog safe this season. https://www.foxesfarmfields.co.uk/blog/essex-beaches-ban-dogs-this-summer-heres-what-to-do-instead Mon, 08 Jun 2026 11:19:00 +0100 Essex beach dog bans are back for summer 2026. Find out which beaches are affected and where to take your dog instead — privately, safely, and stress-free. https://www.foxesfarmfields.co.uk/blog/hot-weather-walks Wed, 03 Jun 2026 13:10:00 +0100 The sun's out but midday walks can be dangerous for dogs. Here's how to keep your dog active and safe this summer — and where to book a cool-down session in Essex. https://www.foxesfarmfields.co.uk/blog/alternative-to-dog-walking-in-essex Tue, 19 May 2026 08:31:00 +0100 Bad weather? Reactive dog? The Dog Barn at Eight Ash Green is Essex's only private indoor dog play space. Book a session from £20. All-weather, any dog. https://www.foxesfarmfields.co.uk/blog/how-to-socialise-a-rescue-dog-in-essex Mon, 11 May 2026 13:08:00 +0100 Rescue dog socialisation takes time, patience, and the right environment. Here's how to do it well — and where to start in Essex. Fields from £7. https://www.foxesfarmfields.co.uk/blog/private-dog-walking-7 Mon, 27 Apr 2026 19:19:00 +0100 Essex's largest network of private dog walking fields. 12 fully enclosed locations from Basildon to Colchester. Book a session from £7 — no other dogs, ever. https://www.foxesfarmfields.co.uk/blog/dog-walking-laws-have-changed Mon, 20 Apr 2026 08:57:00 +0100 Here's What Essex Owners Need to Know. New rules on dog walking near livestock came into force on 18 March 2026. The fines are now unlimited. Police have new powers to seize your dog. https://www.foxesfarmfields.co.uk/blog/private-dog-fields-across-essex-this-april-find-your-nearest-one Tue, 07 Apr 2026 19:42:00 +0100 Spring has arrived, the evenings are back, and your dog is ready. After months of lead walks and crowded parks, April is the month to give them what they have actually been waiting for. https://www.foxesfarmfields.co.uk/blog/5-reasons-the-dog-barn Thu, 02 Apr 2026 15:06:00 +0100 It's private. It's indoors. It's all yours. Whether the weather is terrible or your dog is reactive; The Indoor Dog Play Barn at Eight Ash Green, Colchester has you covered, 365 days a year. https://www.foxesfarmfields.co.uk/blog/private-dog-walking-barn-colchester Tue, 31 Mar 2026 17:09:00 +0100 A private dog walking barn is an indoor space just for you and your dog. No other dogs. No other people. No weather. You book a slot. You turn up. You let your dog off the lead. https://www.foxesfarmfields.co.uk/blog/the-paw-patch-joins-foxes-farm-fields-essexs-biggest-private-dog-walking-field-operator Fri, 27 Feb 2026 09:44:00 +0000 The Paw Patch Merges With Foxes Farm Fields. Essex Now Has One Home For Private Dog Walking. https://www.foxesfarmfields.co.uk/blog/private-dog-walking-fields-essex-off-lead-fields-barns-to-book Thu, 26 Feb 2026 09:16:00 +0000 Why Private Dog Walking Fields In Essex Are The Smartest Thing You'll Do For Your Dog This Spring.